Is This Thing On? (film)

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Is This Thing On?
Directed by Bradley Cooper
Screenplay by
Produced by
  • Bradley Cooper
  • Weston Middleton
Starring
Production
company
Lea Pictures
Distributed by Searchlight Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Is This Thing On? is an upcoming American film directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Will Arnett.

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Premise

After many years together, Alex and Tess have reached an amicable end to their marriage, thus beginning the awkward stage of figuring out how to live separately while raising two boys and maintaining their friendships. Alex discovers a new hobby and, in the process, learns more about himself and his relationship.

Cast

Production

It was announced in June 2023 that Bradley Cooper would be directing a film, which he would star in alongside Will Arnett. Arnett would co-write the screenplay alongside Mark Chappell. [1] Emily Blunt was reported as being part of the cast later that month. [2] In December 2024, Sean Hayes joined the cast. [3] In February 2025, Cooper announced Laura Dern and Andra Day as part of the cast, in addition to announcing he would also serve as the B camera operator for the film. [4] [5]

Filming

Principal photography was scheduled to begin in September 2024 in Los Angeles. [6] [7] Filming reportedly began by January 2025 in New York City. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Kroll, Justin (June 14, 2023). "Bradley Cooper And Will Arnett Team on Searchlight Pic Is This Thing On? With Both Starring And Cooper Setting As Next Directorial Effort". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  2. ↑ Rajput, Priyanca (June 27, 2023). "Bradley Cooper's Is This Thing On? sets filming date". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook . Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  3. ↑ Kroll, Justin (December 20, 2024). "Sean Hayes Sets Back To Back Films For 2025 That Include 'Running Man' And 'Is This Thing On' From Bradley Cooper". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  4. ↑ Bergeson, Samantha (February 11, 2025). "Bradley Cooper Will Make Camera Operator Debut with 'Is This Thing On?' Starring Laura Dern, and Shares Plot Details". IndieWire . Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  5. ↑ Jackson, Angelique (February 14, 2025). "Andra Day Joins Bradley Cooper's 'Is This Thing On?' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  6. ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (March 11, 2024). "After the Oscars: What the Nominees Are Doing Next". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ Prasad, Sumith (July 31, 2024). "Bradley Cooper's Is This Thing On? Starts Shooting in Los Angeles in September". The CinemaHolic. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  8. ↑ Shreya (January 14, 2025). "What We Know About Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett's "Is This Thing On?"". FandomWire. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
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